La Mafia and other Tejano greats stop in Fresno

La Mafia returns to Fresno on Saturday along with other Tejano artists. Vida en el Valle

La Mafia returns to Fresno on Saturday along with other Tejano artists. Vida en el Valle

1 The Sol Collective and the Sacramento History Museum will host their annual ‘Honoring Our Past’ where a panel of historians will discuss the meaning and history of Día de los Muertos. The event will be at the Museum, 101 I St. in Sacramento, on Thursday (Oct. 20) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Event is free and open to the public.

3 The Stockton Auto Show and Family Festival is scheduled for Saturday (Oct. 22) at the San Joaquín Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way in Stockton. Plenty of activities for the entire family. Cost: $10 for admission; dids 13 & under go in free. $5 for parking.

5 Changing Faces Theater presents ‘24 Hour Theater De Los Muertos III’ on Saturday (Oct. 22) at the Thomas Theatre at Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St. in Lodi, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Audiences will see six short plays that were all written and rehearsed in the previous 24 hours. Its raw, it’s crazy, and anything can happen! Cost: $15. Details: www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com

6 The 4th annual ‘Calacas y Flores’, a Día de los Muertos inspired art show will take place at the Latino Center of Art and Culture in Sacramento on Saturday (Oct. 22) at their Front Street location from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ten visual and performing artists will showcase their work. Event is free and open to the public.

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